Why do birds such as parakeets/parrots imitate things owners say and learn phrases to ‘communicate’. It appears that they enjoy it and even are affectionate.
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They are quite intelligent and social. In the wild, they live in flocks and are never alone. Some do more than mimic. Some use many words correctly. Check out the ALEX , Avian Language Experiment. They form very close, tender bonds with each other and their humans. They are affectionate and keenly watch their loved ones to communicate and sense emotional shifts. I was really upset about something the other day. I went and sat by the parrot cage. They rushed out and kind of laid about my neck kissing away my tears. They are also a lot of work. They can be crabby. They are needy and messy and loud and very unhappy alone.
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